John Raad
Wharton
Summary
Experienced service professional with 36+years in the Hospitality and Service Industry. Seeking to continue delivering excellent customer service, outstanding communication, and time management skills by applying my knowledge and adaptability to a new opportunity for growth and success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Stonewater
Lake Hopatcong
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Established relationships to ensure repeat and loyal customers.
- Managed inventory and restocking of the bar, as well as maintained cleanliness of the bar.
- Greeted and served guests with friendliness, respect, and efficiency.
Bartender
Roots
Morristown
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained excellent customer service during high-volume nights and weekends.
- Kept the bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customers' needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Restaurant Floor Manager/Bartender
1776 by David Burke
Morristown
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated well to ensure positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Bar Inventory
- Holiday/Event Preparations
- Bartending
Bar Manager/Bartender
St. Moritz Grill And Bar
Sparta
10.2012 - 05.2022
- Interviewing, hiring, and training of staff.
- Scheduling and handling performance evaluations
- Evaluating inventory levels;purchasing;cost control
- Ensuring high quality service to guests as bartender, bar manager and floor manager
- Close out duties for up to 15 employees: cash/credit card transactions; check reconciliations.
- Cross training in kitchen: prep and pantry
- Maintaining vendor relationships
- Promoting and organizing special events: wine dinners;community events;in-house promotions
Bartender
Canal House/Scerbo's
Wharton
01.1998 - 05.2012
- Efficient serving of customers' food and beverages.
- Organizing bar functionality and utilization to optimize.
- Communicating and interacting with customers and staff to ensure an inviting environment.
- Developed and maintained lasting customer relationships.
- Flexibility and adaptability with schedule and job duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeland Regional High School
Wanaque, NJSkills
- Strong verbal communication
- Customer relationship building
- Team liaison
- Strong multitasking and memory skills
- Tactful handling of difficult customers
- Efficient in a fast-paced environment
- Food and beverage safety practices
- Outstanding work ethic and reliability
- Efficient time management
Timeline
Bartender
Stonewater
10.2024 - 12.2025
Bartender
Roots
03.2023 - 08.2024
Restaurant Floor Manager/Bartender
1776 by David Burke
07.2022 - 01.2023
Bar Manager/Bartender
St. Moritz Grill And Bar
10.2012 - 05.2022
Bartender
Canal House/Scerbo's
01.1998 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Lakeland Regional High School